Hong Kong parents avoid conviction after taking kids storm chasing during typhoon

A Hong Kong couple who took their children storm chasing during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year have been spared a criminal conviction. Prosecutors agreed to settle the case with a bind-over order, which allows the couple to avoid a criminal record if they follow certain conditions. The parents were bound over at Eastern Court on Tuesday for three years, with a HK$2,000 (US$255) bond on a joint charge of ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of a child or young person. If they fail to maintain good behaviour and keep the peace during that period, they will be fined HK$2,000.